“An unintentional life accepts everything and does nothing. An intentional life embraces only the things that will add to the mission of significance.”

“People must have affirmation and praise in order to maintain a high level of performance. Withholding negative or critical comments is not nearly as important as giving positive input through compliments and praise.”

“Comparing yourself to others is really just a needless distraction. The only one you should compare yourself to is you. Your mission is to become better today than you were yesterday. You do that by focusing on what you can do today to improve and grow.”

“The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” 

“Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date.”

“I saw a television sketch that, with some variations, might seem familiar in many households. A husband is watching television and his wife if trying to engage him in conversation: Wife: Dear, the plumber didn’t come to fix the leak behind the water heater today. Husband: Uh-huh. Wife: The pipe burst today and flooded the basement. Husband: Quiet. It’s third down and goal to go. Wife: Some of the wiring got wet and almost electrocuted Fluffy. Husband: Darn it! Touchdown. Wife: The vet says he’ll be better in a week. Husband: Can you get me a Coke? Wife: The plumber told me that he was happy that our pipe broke because now he can afford to go on vacation. Husband: Aren’t you listening? I said I could use a Coke! Wife: And Stanley, I’m leaving you. The plumber and I are flying to Acapulco in the morning. Husband: Can’t you please stop all that yakking and get me a Coke? The trouble around here is that nobody ever listens to me. 5.” ― John C. Maxwell, Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships 0 likes Like “The one with the plan is the one with the power. It doesn’t matter in what kind of activity you’re involved. Employees want to follow the business leader with a good business plan. Volunteers want to join the pastor with a good ministry plan. Children want to be with the adult who has the well-thought-out vacation plan. If you practice strategic thinking, others will listen to you and they will want to follow you.

“when you find yourself, you find your audience.”

“Of all the things a leader should fear, complacency should head the list. —John C. Maxwell”

“There is definitely a link between ownership and success. You don’t get the latter without the former,”

“You cannot kindle afire in any other heart until it is burning within your -ELEANOR DOAN”

“If your habits don't line up with your dream, then you need to either change your habits or change your dream.”

“successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily.”

“Leadership is getting people to work for you when they are not obligated.” —Fred W. Smith”

“Opportunity is in the eye of the beholder.”

“people with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems.”